radiation burn

ra·di·a·tion burn

a burn caused by exposure to radium, x-rays, atomic energy in any form, ultraviolet rays, etc.

radiation burn

a burn resulting from exposure to radiant energy in the form of sunlight, x-rays, or nuclear emissions or explosion. Ionizing radiation can produce tissue damage directly by striking a vital molecule such as deoxyribonucleic acid. See also ionizing radiation injury.

ra·di·a·tion burn

(rā'dē-ā'shŭn bŭrn)

A burn caused by exposure to electromagnetic radiation in the form of ultraviolet rays (sunburn), ionizing rays (radiation therapy for cancer treatment), and in rarer instances, nuclear emissions or explosions.

Urgent efforts were under way to drain pools of highly radioactive water near the reactors, after several workers sustained radiation burns while installing cables as part of efforts to restore the critical cooling systems.

Beginning in September of 1999 and continuing through the spring of 2000, Carrozza underwent eight cycles of aggressive chemotherapy in addition to a radical mastectomy, a series of reconstructive procedures, and radiation therapy, which resulted in radiation burns.

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